Module 16

What size of your plate should be filled with protein

• 1/3

• 1/2

• over 1/4

• a tad less than 1/4

How do you calculate net carbs

• add the sugar and alcohol

• take away sugar

• take away sugar, fiber and alcohol

• take away fiber and carbs

Building blocks of a diet, which include carbohydrates, fat, and protein.

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals which are consumed in small amounts and required for optimal growth, development, and body function.

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

Glycemic Index- A carbohydrate-containing food's ability to increase the body's blood glucose level.

• True

• False

A BMI of 25.8 is considered overweight

• True

• False

A nurse is discussing dietary needs with a client. The client states, “I usually eat one or more meals per day from a drive-through restaurant. I know it’s not the best diet, but I take a vitamin every day.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

• “Sounds like you have a good nutritional plan.”

• “Try to eat at least one more meal per day.”

• “A vitamin won’t replace poor eating habits. Let’s find ways to improve your overall diet.”

• “Make sure not to skip your daily vitamin, and you should be okay.

NPO means?

• No Pop

• Nothing by mouth

• No pain meds

• Never Pick onions

Diet containing foods that are soft, easy to digest, low in fiber, and easy to swallow without difficulty.

• Soft Diet

• Regular Diet

• Heart Healthy diet

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an upcoming procedure with sedation. Which of the following diets should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? 

• NPO

• Full liquid diet

• Renal diet

• heart healthy diet